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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 478.47 and 222.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 478.47 and 222.68 is: 307.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 478.47 = 222.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/478.47 = 222.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 478.47 × 222.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 106,545.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,545.70/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.05

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